Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Is it okay/appropriate to make a home-cooked gift to instructors?

    Meriwhen replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Don't make it an "instructors' gift," make it an "everyone's gift." That way everyone in class will enjoy it and it's much less likely you'll be accused of anything
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    Job reference told of on job injury - legal?

    Meriwhen replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you sustained an injury while working there would not be covered under HIPAA. But the medical care that you received would
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    Would you work and volunteer at the same hospital?

    Meriwhen replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I think it'd be a conflict of interest if you volunteered where you worked. Maybe helping out at the rare special event would be OK, but to avoid any potential problems, I don't think you should be...
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    What is the highest regular dose of Oxy that you have seen

    Meriwhen replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient Medications

    80mg TID coupled with Dilaudid 8mg q4h. Walkie-talkie...and he was still complaining that it didn't take care of all the
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    Should I tattle?

    Meriwhen replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed: if they have these concerns about her perfomance, let them be the ones to bring it up to management. Unless you were there seeing it for yourself, you really don't know what happened--if...
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    What is the largest number of BP meds have you have ever seen?

    Meriwhen replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    My record is 5, and that's NOT counting the clonidine patch we slapped on for his detox symptoms. Every time this patient comes in, his BP is off of the
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    Should I tattle?

    Meriwhen replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    1. I'm sorry you had a bad night. However, bad nights happen even under the best of charge nurses, so before you scream foul to anyone (Janet or superiors), I agree with Caliotter3: see if it happens...
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    Yelled at for posting on AN

    Meriwhen replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    I'm not going to go into whether something is OK say/post or not because a lot of that depends on what you're saying :) However, one major difference between saying something verbally and saying...
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    How far do you drive for work?

    Meriwhen replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 25 minutes each way. I don't mind it at all: it's my time to turn on my music and unwind from the day. Sometimes I'll even take a longer way home just for some extra relaxation
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    9 rights of medications

    Meriwhen replied to Jonesskky RN's topic in Patient Medications

    We use clonidine all the time in detox. Works beautifully on a lot of withdrawal symptoms, particularly those of opiate w/d. 100/50 isn't too low for a patch IMO, especially since we're getting their...
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    PRN vs Full/Part time

    Meriwhen replied to EZsmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I was PRN, I opened up an outside IRA that I contributed to. Now that I'm full-time...they don't have a pension plan so I keep contributing to my IRA. As far as what will happen to your pension...
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    Is it just me or............?

    Meriwhen replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's definitely the best course of action when dealing with an entitled borderline who's been grating your nerves for the last three hours whining about everything. Its definitely no problem for me...
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    Is it just me or............?

    Meriwhen replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And the best part is that they will look you straight in the eye and swear to God that they haven't gotten any rest today. Even though they were snoring loud enough during that nap--and the night...
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    9 rights of medications

    Meriwhen replied to Jonesskky RN's topic in Patient Medications

    The 9 rights are good...but IMO it should be 10. You're missing the right to refuse a medication, both on the part of the nurse and the patient. Unless under court order, a patient has the legal...
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    How can I ensure I am rehirable??

    Meriwhen replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, there's no way you can ensure that they will say you are rehirable. However, things that will help improve your odds of being considered rehireable are giving the required amount of...
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    RN to apply as CNA in hosp.is this okay?

    Meriwhen replied to shiina,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check with your state's BON: in some states, you may not be eligible to apply for CNA jobs. You may be able to apply for unlicensed/uncertified positions though. Remember that you will be held to...
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    Job offer without in-person interview?

    Meriwhen replied to resilientnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have not (never tried applying out-of-state), but my sister has. They did the interviews via phone, e-mail and
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    How long must you wait to retest if you fail NCLEX-PN

    Meriwhen replied to fawnfalls's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It varies depending on your state--it usually ranges between 45-90
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    Meriwhen replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    OP: Pretty much everything that I could have wanted to say has been said already by others. The only thing I will add is that if you are not willing to do something required in your job because of...
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    Scheduling on your unit

    Meriwhen replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Nursing

    I like how you think! :) Actually, my unit is pretty good about scheduling--it's a very small unit and for the most part we stick with the same hours. I indicate the days that I absolutely can't...
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    Scheduling on your unit

    Meriwhen replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Nursing

    Do what I do and use a pen when filling out my schedule. It doesn't always stop them from switching my schedule around but it makes it more difficult to do it without my knowledge or participation
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    HOW ABOUT THIS???

    Meriwhen replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    This post reminds me of that article on here from a while back about nurses baking cookies for the patients :) Don't get me wrong: I'm all for a 4:1 ratio (mostly because tonight I'll probably be...
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    psychiatric nursing magazines?

    Meriwhen replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in Psychiatric

    The journal continues to live on :) http://www.jpnonline.com/ However at $95 a
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    single mothers: best area of nursing to go into re: hours and salary?

    Meriwhen replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I work 8s in psych nursing, so psych may be something worth your consideration. However--as I stated earlier, as a new grad you will probably not start on day shifts since most facilities have...
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    Does working at SNF/LTC count as fabled "One year or more of Acute Care Experience"

    Meriwhen replied to WhatNursingShortage?'s topic in Nursing Career

    LTCs or SNFs are not acute care. However, some hospitals don't outright discount your experience: it may not be acute care experience but it is considered nursing experience. Before you bet the...